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The prefix "centi-" is derived from the Latin word "centum," meaning "hundred." It denotes a factor of one hundredth (1/100) in the metric system. For example, one centimeter (cm) is equal to one hundredth of a meter. This prefix is commonly used in measurements to indicate smaller units.

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